12:09 PM,
Apr. 10, 2012

Written by

TIM BROUK

The recipe for local restaurant success is more than just what's on the menu.

Complying with state and local health codes is crucial, too. Violations of such codes are public record and the cause of much stress with local restaurant owners. Seeing a favorite eatery written up for a critical violation can be a painful read.

From keeping meat refrigerated at certain temperatures to making sure open containers are not in the kitchen, even if it's the owner's can of Diet Coke or mug of coffee set on a counter, restaurateurs work hard to keep things in the kitchen up to code. But for international ...